No Pulling!: Clicker Dog Training

I made this video just to show that you can use the same leash walking tips (as my loose leash walking video with a chihuahua in it) with Dogs of all breeds and sizes. All dogs learn in the same way using positive reinforcement training.

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[ninjakittyinmypants]

I like the video and the Beautiful dogs :).

The only thing I would prefer is training the dogs on a simple flat collar rather than the harness. When you're training with the clicker why would you also use a "anti pull" harness, which in itself is a management tool. It seems very unnecessary. If you train you dog to walk properly on a lead it shouldn't matter what style of collar or harness you have on.

[kikopup]

@ninjakittyinmypants There are times in training a shelter dog or a dog new to training where they WILL hit the end of the lead, and all that pressure goes onto one tiny part of the dogs trachea and spine. I do not attach leads to collars for health reasons, as well as if they hit the end of the leash hard it is like a correction or using +P (which I don't use). I do train dogs on collars for 'sports' like rally or passing a CGC test, but I wish those sports would change their rules.

[kikopup]

p.s. (you can see what harness I use in my leash walking equipment vid) but for dogs that are super pullers I will put a sensation harness on so that when I back up the dog turns towards me (without me getting blisters). There is no such thing as an anti pull harness- dogs can learn to pull against anything (gentle leaders, nails in their necks, a noose lead) I really hate gentle leaders for that, as people just let their dog pull into them and hurt their face rather than TRAINING their dog!

[scarscarwow]

@kikopup what would be a good order to train your dog like, example: sit,stay,no-barking,ect. what would be the best order?

[kikopup]

@scarscarwow depends on the dogs issues. I start most dogs with the Attention noise- see my video on the how to stop undesirable behavior. Then check out my vid - Before you start training with food-, Then I would say Handling... but then whatever issues your dog is having you would focus on those? You know?

[EpicIngrid]

i LOVE the fact that you are showing us these techniques on untrained dogs! You are the only trainer I've found here on youtube who does that. Kudos!

Thank you so much for posting these videos. You are a lifesaver! :D

[Buszke]

@yangmee You give as much treats as the dog needs to stay focused. In the beginning stages and new enviornements the frequency of treating is very high to keep the dog motivated. As your dog gets more confident with the behaviour, the rate of treats decreases. If you're worried your dog will get fat, just give him less dinner or breakfast.

[Istrus]

How soon after your rescue dog has arrived in its new home do you think it can be leash trained like this on its walks?

[yangmee]

Is that too much treats?



[PleaseStayTuned]

@PleaseStayTuned P.S. he is intact and will remain so even if we decide not to breed him, both vets we use say not to neuter until 2-3 years old, he was not nearly so unruly on leash until his hormones kicked in....lol How long does this type of training to take hold or is this just normal lab puppy behavior?

[PleaseStayTuned]

I have an 8 month old Lab puppy who is super easy to train in all aspects except pulling. I have a front clip harness. He is wonderful in the backyard, so,so on low distraction walks and absolutely terrible in high distraction areas. I trained him to heel first and decided to train for loose lead over the last month and a half with your method to make his walks more fum for him. He now does not heel or loose lead in high distraction areas. I am not used to urban training. Any suggestions?

[julieschoch]

youtube.com/watch?v=WxDWML9ckj­k

How do you think Lucy is doing walking her friend?

[CrankyEater]

@kikopup Thanks for clarifying why you are using a harness here. I have a rescue who walks nicely on the leash until she sees another dog and feels threatened -- she hits the end of the lead incredibly hard. On a trainer's suggestion, I have been using the Gentle Leader in combination with a regular flat collar -- one leash in each hand so that I can stop that horrible "snap-around" effect you get when a dog hits the end of a Gentle Leader. Will try the harness again!

[ljpigott]

Sorry, I wasn't being very clear. What I was trying to do was click and treat before he is spooked e.g. in the way shown in the video on dealing with distractions in walks and I have been trying to capture calmness. I know that I don't want to click and treat him when he's spooked but am not sure how to respond to him being spooked when on a walk - when he sees something and starts to pull frantically.  I know the ideal would be to build up slowly but it isn't always possible.